What is the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"?

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" is a prototype space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. In the novella Battle of A Baoa Qu published after the released of Kunio Okawara Collection, both G04 and G05 were deployed during the said battle and fought a MA-05 Bigro Kai.

What was the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" developed from?

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" was developed from RX-78-2 Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" evolution tree.

What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"?

1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04": RX-80PR Pale Rider.

Which factions operated the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"?

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" was operated by Earth Federation Forces.

How big is the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"?

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" weighs 80.20 t, produces 1550 kW 2,078.584 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.

Which Gundam series does the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" appear in?

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" appears in 11 Gundam releases, debuting in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990): Kunio Okawara Collection, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash, Gundam Legacy, Gundam EXA, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga and MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga (plus 5 more).

Which Gundam games is the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" in?

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" is playable in 9 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Gundam Battle Royale, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation (plus 1 more). It originally appeared in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990), not in a game.

RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Kunio Okawara Collection (1990)
Developed from: RX-78-2 Gundam
Led to: 1 unit — RX-80PR Pale Rider
Gunpla kits: 2 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/rx-78-4-gundam-unit-4-g04

RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" Prototype Space Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" is a prototype space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 (aka "G04") is a mobile suit introduced in the M-MSV original design series. Its design was updated for the video game Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space and the manga Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash.

Within the story, the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" first appears in December, 0079 U.C.

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" was developed from RX-78-2 Gundam. It in turn led to 1 derived unit — RX-80PR Pale Rider. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" has appeared in 20 Gundam releases across 1990–2021, debuting in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash, Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Gundam Legacy and Gundam Battle Royale and 15 more.

It was fielded by Earth Federation Forces.

2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04", alongside 3 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Model number: RX-78-4
Classification: Prototype Space Mobile Suit
Production type: Prototype
Weapon class: Gundam
Manufacturer: Earth Federation
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
Weight: 80.20 t
Power source: Minovsky Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Power output: 1550 kW 2,078.584 hp
Armor: Luna Titanium
First seen: December, 0079 U.C.
Last seen: December, 0079 U.C.

Special Equipment & Features

Magnet Coating
Energy Pack

Production Timeline

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" has appeared in 11 releases from 1990 to 2021.

1990 — Kunio Okawara Collection — Other (debut)
2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash — TV Anime
2004 — Gundam Legacy — TV Anime · 1 episodes
2011 — Gundam EXA — Manga
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2012 — MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga — MS Variation · 2 episodes
2013 — Gundam Build Fighters — TV Anime · 25 episodes
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes
2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (2015 Manga) — Manga
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora- — Manga

Games featuring the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"

The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" is playable in 9 Gundam games.

2003 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space
2006 — Gundam Battle Royale
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
2007 — SD Gundam G Generation Spirits
2009 — Gundam Battle Universe
2009 — SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online
2010 — Gundam Assault Survive
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

RX-78-2 Gundam

Develops into & variants

RX-80PR Pale Rider

Operators: Earth Federation Forces

RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" Model Kits

2 catalogued model kits for the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" (plus 3 figures and other collectibles):

HGUC 1/144 RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2020 · ¥2,475
MG 1/100 RX-78-4 Gundam G04 — MG grade · 1/100 · released 2003 · ¥2,800

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Frequently asked questions about the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"

What is the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"?: The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" is a prototype space mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Earth Federation. It is considered canon within the franchise. In the novella Battle of A Baoa Qu published after the released of Kunio Okawara Collection, both G04 and G05 were deployed during the said battle and fought a MA-05 Bigro Kai.
What was the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" developed from?: The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" was developed from RX-78-2 Gundam. Its full development lineage is mapped on the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" evolution tree.
What mobile suits were developed from the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"?: 1 unit was developed from or built as variants of the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04": RX-80PR Pale Rider.
Which factions operated the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"?: The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" was operated by Earth Federation Forces.
How big is the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"?: The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" weighs 80.20 t, produces 1550 kW 2,078.584 hp, is armoured in Luna Titanium.
Which Gundam series does the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" appear in?: The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" appears in 11 Gundam releases, debuting in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990): Kunio Okawara Collection, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Space, To the End of a Flash, Gundam Legacy, Gundam EXA, Mobile Suit Gundam MSV-R Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: The Fabulous Shin Matsunaga and MSV-R: Legend of the Universal Century Heroes: Rainbow's Shin Matsunaga (plus 5 more).
Which Gundam games is the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" in?: The RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" is playable in 9 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space, Gundam Battle Royale, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, SD Gundam G Generation Spirits, Gundam Battle Universe, SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, Gundam Assault Survive and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation (plus 1 more). It originally appeared in Kunio Okawara Collection (1990), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04"?: Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04", alongside 3 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse RX-78-4 Gundam Unit 4 "G04" Gunpla kits & merchandise (5). Reference: Gundam Wiki.